Fifth+Grade

Fifth Grade

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 * 1) WELCOME TO THE FIFTH GRADE TEAM WHERE TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE

Click here for **Fifth Grade Homework** = = =**__Grade 5 Teachers:__** Mrs. Kaldy, Mrs. Kwiat, Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Wolford =

**__English Language Arts:__** Mrs. Kaldy (ext. 2417)


 * Welcome to fifth grade ELA. I am excited for you to be a part of the TEAM where together everyone achieves more! Come along with me through the new fifth grade school year while we explore the challenges and responsibilities that await us in the sport of English Language Arts.**


 * All grade levels take this exciting journey through the arena of ELA, yet the game plan gets more rigorous and challenging as the grade levels increase. In order to keep the game plan current with the state standards, I, as your coach, consistently research and seek strategies and learning approaches that are the most challenging, inspiring, hands-on, and student oriented in order for our fifth grade enthusiasts to have a successful game as we push our way individually and as a team through the fifth grade curriculum.**


 * In this class, we will polish up on grammar skills, spelling patterns, read a plethora of short stories in a variety of genres, and graphically respond to questions through creative, informative, text dependent, and opinion writings with evidence from the passages.**


 * My goal for your fifth grade student is to keep actively involved in the learning and discovery while developing communication skills, both verbally and written. With extensive reading and intensive writing, in conjunction with an intervention of daily grammar skills, I am confident that we will end the year with a championship!**


 * Glad you are on the team where reading is our goal and writing is cool!**



**__Ma__****__th__:** (ext. 2420) Mrs. Kwiat
By the end of fifth grade year, students should be able to compute with larger numbers, add and subtract decimals and fractions, interpret tables and graphs, classify a variety of geometric figures, practice measurement skills, investigate algebraic concepts, problem solve and experiment with probability.

I believe math class should be fun and engaging. We will use a variety of games, songs, and group activities to help reinforce our fifth grade math skills. Students will also be given a weekly opportunity to go to the math lab and complete two math computer programs- First in Math and Study Island. I also believe that success in mathematics, as in other areas, is the result of persistence and hard work. Students will need to be prepared for class by completing necessary homework assignments, studying for tests and quizzes, and practicing their basic multiplication facts. Homework, tests/quiz dates, and extra study materials will be posted on the Laurel Wiki homework page. A math book, folder, and notebook will be issued to help students organize math homework and materials. These materials must be brought to class daily. I am looking forward to having a wonderful year together! Please feel free to contact me if you ever have any questions or concerns.

__Science__: (ext. 2425) Mrs. Wade

 * Inquiry will be the focus of fifth grade science. Inquiry is a "Hands-on/Minds-On" approach to learning. Through this process the students will study matter and how it is affected by heat, space, weather, and several topics in biology. Students will have a copy of the text book. An online copy of the book is available at []. The access code is: F90B17889E **


 * I am sincerely looking forward to taking this journey with your fifth grader as he/she becomes a scientific thinker. During fifth grade your child will learn to determine a testable question, set up an investigation, record data and, finally, write a thorough scientific explanation which will include a claim, evidence to back up that claim, and reasoning related to prior knowledge or scientific principles. Students will also learn to think critically through discussion of other students' investigations. **


 * __ Social Studies: __ Mrs. Wolford (ext. 2428) **
 * In fifth grade social studies, we will build on the students' understanding of United States History. Students will begin with geography and map skills. They will study the first human setting foot on the North American continent and continue learning about the historic events of the Revolutionary War through the beginning of the Civil War. **


 * __ Spelling __ : Mrs. Kaldy **
 * A week before the test, the students will be given a weekly list of spelling words and practice packet. These need to be completed and turned in to their homeroom teachers the day prior to the test. Typically, tests will be taken on Fridays. The lists and packets will be prepared by Mrs. Kaldy and the tests will be taken in homerooms.**

= __Field Trip__: = = Slippery Rock University, tour and activities at ARC = = Date: June 1 =

= Grade 5 Daily Schedule: =
 * 9:00-9:10 homeroom**
 * 9:12-9:54 period 1**
 * 9:57-10:39 special**
 * 10:42-11:04 period 1 continued**
 * 11:07-12:10 period 2**
 * 12:15-12:50 LUNCH**
 * 12:55-1:25 RECESS**
 * 1:30-2:00 INTERVENTION**
 * 2:03-3:03 period 3**
 * 3:11-3:35 spelling**
 * 3:35-3:45 DISMISSAL**